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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 18, 2023 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been appointed as the new director of the Special Protection Group (SPG)?
Arun Kumar Sinha
Alok Sharma
Rajesh Verma
Neha Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Alok Sharma, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the new director of the Special Protection Group (SPG), succeeding the late SPG chief Arun Kumar Sinha.

2.
Which bank recently appointed Ashok Vaswani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer?
ICICI Bank
HDFC Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
State Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashok Vaswani is set to become the Managing Director & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, beginning a three-year term on January 1, as announced by the bank's Board of Directors.

3.
What was the profession of B. N. Goswamy, who recently passed away at the age of 90?
Economist
Art Historian
Astrophysicist
Psychologist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
B. N. Goswamy, who passed away at the age of 90, was a renowned art historian and prolific writer, leaving behind a legacy that enriched the understanding of Pahari paintings.

4.
What is the name of the cyclonic storm causing disruptions in the Northeast Bay of Bengal?
Midhili
Niharika
Varun
Arjun
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cyclonic storm 'Midhili' is currently affecting the Northeast Bay of Bengal, leading to alerts and disruptions in the region.

5.
How many new Distinguished Fellows did NITI Aayog recently appoint for one year?
One
Two
Three
Four
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NITI Aayog appointed four new Distinguished Fellows, namely Prof. Anoop Singh, Dr. O.P Agarwal, Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, and Sh. V. Lakshmikumaran, each serving for a one-year term.

6.
On which date is World Prematurity Day annually observed?
November 17
October 15
November 18
September 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17 each year to raise awareness about premature infants.

7.
What was the profession of A.S. Byatt, who recently passed away at the age of 87?
Scientist
Musician
Novelist
Artist
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A.S. Byatt, widely known as a British novelist, had a distinguished literary career spanning nearly six decades. She earned recognition, including the Booker Prize in 1990, for her notable work "Possession: A Romance."